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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be
dangerous, painful, or threatening.

synonyms: be afraid of, be fearful of, be scared of, be
apprehensive of, dread, live in fear of, be terrified of;

I did not know how far our country fared in terms of its
progress (or perhaps I didn’t really cared about it then) until I had the
opportunity to travel abroad last year for the first time. In Hong Kong, I have
seen a lot of things which I hope the Philippines could also enjoy. For one, they
have better and faster mass transportation system, the MTR is interconnected
and they even had the fastest train to get you to their international airport
in time for your flight. The locals are more disciplined (although I can’t say
the same thing from the ones coming from mainland China).

I feel kinda sad whenever I see people hungry and starving. They
say, when you dream, dream big. After all, dreaming is free. In doing these,
they said your life could at least prosper.

I believe that there’s still hope for our country. People
just had to believe in themselves. The truth is out there. Do not allow
yourselves to believe in the ‘propaganda’
especially the ones found in social media.

Monday, April 25, 2016

One of the most important issues that our
country is currently facing is the Chinese incursion of the West Philippine
Sea (WPS). It may not be so well-known to many voters but our problems with China all
started with a corrupt government.

Back in 2005, then president Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo entered into an agreement called the Joint Marine Seismic
Undertaking (JMSU) with China and a very hesitant Vietnam. In the guise of a
scientific exploration, the JMSU was everything an agreement should never be;
secretive, unconstitutional and gravely discretionary. To make a long story
short, China used this agreement so they
can gain access to places like the Recto bank and the other islands in the
group to take a peek at the riches they hold, in this case, rich natural gas
and oil deposits.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

You see the same sights, follow a
steady pace, and apart from the music blaring in your earphones, you don’t
really get a lot of variety—so what’s fun about a run?

How about
joining Color Manila’s Blacklight Run to see for yourself?

Color Manila is encouraging everyone
to sign up for a one of a kind running experience—one that combines fitness
with new and exciting sights, opportunities to bond with family and friends,
while still getting all the benefits of exercise.

Here are some of the reasons why you
should seriously consider lacing up those running shoes—

Colors

Running can be boring—and once in a
while, it helps to add a bit of variety into the mix. For Color Manila, as the
name implies, it’s all about the hues. Whether you opt for the 10K, 5K or 3K,
you can be sure to enjoy a unique running event amid filled with neon colors.

It’s At Night

Not a morning person? No problem.
Since the Blacklight Run is happening at night, you don’t need to worry about
waking up early or running under the heat of the sun. Color Manila makes this
night run even more spectacular through the colors they’d be using – the colors
would glow in the dark, thanks to the blacklight that would illuminate the
entire race route.

Go At Your Own Pace

The focus here is fun. It doesn’t
matter if you’re a running pro who can easily complete 10K in a blink, or a
newbie just dipping your toe in the world of running, it’s the perfect event to
get started. Piece of advice – just enjoy the race route.

Get Social

For those who are always on the look
out for something new and exciting things to do in the city, the Blacklight Run
creates a perfect venue to get into shape, bond with family and friends, and of
course, meet new people.

For Fitness

While undeniably fun, you’re still
bound to reap the benefits of exercise. Challenge yourself and see if you can
beat your time and distance, or choose to take in the colorful sights at a pace
you’re comfortable with—either way, you’ll feel better about having joined and
finished it.

It’s For A Cause

More than organizing the coolest fun
runs in the country, Color Manila sees to it to give back to the community
through the Color Manila Foundation (CMF). Inspired by the hues of the rainbow,
CMF commits to support the following causes: Medical Missions, Arts and
Creativity, Health and Fitness, Mother Nature, Education, Innovation, and
Disaster Response. Clearly, Color Manila is an organization with a huge heart.

Amped up for the race yet? Be sure to
visit www.colormanilarun.com
to sign up and get your race kits before May 28, 2016.

Color Manila Fact Sheet

Who is Color Manila?

·Established
in 2012, Color Manila is a race and events organizer that targets both running
enthusiasts/athletes and non-runners, and lets them experience the real fun in fun run through a color festival.

·Color
Manila removes the competition aspect of the race and encourages the
participants to just run at their own pace, creating an exciting atmosphere
among the participants.

·Since
2013, Color Manila has been hosting the biggest color fun run in the country.

·Color
Manila, in partnership with Brother International, was one of the finalists of
Best Sports Marketing Campaign 2015, the first Sports Industry Awards in South
East Asia.

·Color
Manila has been chosen by the Department of Tourism to organize and host the
opening event of Visit Philippines 2015 and Visit Philippines Again 2016 –
DOT’s hero campaigns.

What are Color Manila’s concept events?

·Color
Manila has launched three concept events so far: Color Manila Run, Color Manila
Challenge, and the CM Blacklight Run. They are also launching a new concept run
this year – the Color Manila Costume Run, which has never been done before in
the country.

Color
Manila Run

·A
color powder race with several color stations along the race route. Unlimited
fun and happiness await the participants as an after party always follows the
Color Manila festival where everyone throws powder into the air while dancing
it out to our DJ’s beats.

Color
Manila Challenge

·This
is a race route like no other. Participants have to go through obstacles, color
stations, and mazes before they can cross the finish line. This route will make
the participants crawl, run, skip, and roll – the fun way of course.

Blacklight
Run

·A
one-of-a-kind night run, Color Manila Blacklight Run is filled with neon colors
that illuminate in blacklight. A race and a party rolled into one, this is
definitely one run you don’t want to miss.

What else? Is there more to Color Manila
races other than the colors and cool concepts?

·Of
course there’s more. Aside from promoting both fitness and fun at the same
time, Color Manila aims to make a difference in other people’s lives through
the Color Manila Foundation (CMF). Inspired by the hope and light-hearted feeling
invoked by the rainbow, it is CMF’s vision to be regarded as the rainbow bridge
of hope for people and our planet, creating life-changing relationships in both
the local and international community by bringing color the people’s lives.

Few
people at any given time are at their optimal weight. Some are too thin, even
more are overweight. Improper weight management can be the root cause of so
many serious health issues. If you live a healthy lifestyle, you won’t be either
underweight or overweight. It can be just that simple with the BodyKey Weight
Management Program. Six factors have been specifically identified by NUTRILITE™ as areas that need to be
managed to achieve a healthy lifestyle, and sustainable weight management.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity
where an individual or group provides services for no financial gain.
Volunteering is also renowned for skill development, and is often intended to
promote goodness or to improve human quality of life. Volunteering may have
positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person or community
served. For this coming 2016 election, volunteerism is very much alive.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

I’ve been raised a Catholic all my life. I studied in parochial
school in high school and went to an exclusive Catholic college in Manila. My being
Catholic is deeply rooted in my system and it was not something I just learned to
embrace with. I’m not claiming to be an expert on my faith. But having taken
units in Theology and read Encyclical letters and thoroughly studied Catechism
of the Catholic Church for years as a pre-novitiate, I must say I understand
the belief well.

We have read much about the separation of the state and the
church. But we need to understand its interconnection as well as the thin line
that separates the two. This coming May 9, as we vote for our next President, I
firmly believe that as Catholics, we must consider a lot of things before
deciding who we should root for. Bear in
mind that whoever you vote firm reflects your own character as a person.

I have always loved going to Posh Nails. I loved its chic pink and purple color.

With the scorching heat of the summer sun along with the
excitement that goes with election fever, the challenge is on to get some
much-deserved pampering treatment. And when pampering and relaxation is being
mentioned, only one place comes to my mind—Posh Nails!

Brace yourself as this summer, Posh Nails SM
Mall of Asia opens its doors to the public. And they’re also introducing the
latest treatment designed to spoil those hands and feet with the benefits of
lemongrass and ginger

The natural essential oils from
the invigorating lemongrass contains antioxidants and vitamins that prevents
skin aging and pigmentation. Also popular as an antifungal with antibacterial
properties, it helps prevent skin conditions. Soothing oils are also used to
minimize pores and gives off a moisturizing effect as well.

Ginger as we all know is often
used in cooking. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries now.
But unbeknownst to many, ginger has properties that even out skin tones and
helps improve the skin’s natural elasticity. It promotes firmer, younger
looking skin and not to mention reduces cellulite.

Press release: Say
goodbye to hair loss and scalp problems with the newly-enhanced formulation of
Novuhair. With 19 natural ingredients, the
leading medicated topical scalp lotion is now almost 100% natural.

“The Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion
used to only have 12 natural ingredients. Its improved formulation has a much
better fragrance and a cool and minty feel. It also has anti-dandruff
properties, as well as nourishing and moisturizing effects on the hair and
scalp,” said Sheila Mae Velilla, CEO of Nutramedica, developer and distributor
of Novuhair.

Aside from producing a more
effective solution for hair growth, the changes were necessary to make the
product 100% compliant to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD).

“Nature has provided a safe and
effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders with Novuhair. It is the only
topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of
natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown,
proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive. ” added Velilla.

Made of herbal ingredients that include moringa oleifera,
panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil and the natural essences of rosemary and
peppermint, Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of
nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Novuhair also helps
hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair
graying, hair dryness and itching.

Nutramedica is going
global and will start shipping Novuhair to the USA, Middle East, Europe and
Asia. The first batch of shipment to the USA will be available in California by
second quarter of 2016. The company has obtained partnership with a distributor
in Kuwait, and is currently facilitating product registration in Denmark.

Novuhair has been awarded by Watsons Philippines as the
Most Successful New Brand of the Year in 2012 and has been recognized as the
leading Medicated Hair Care Brand from 2012 to 2015. Just recently, they
introduced Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano as their latest endorser.

Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner
are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores
nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s
official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, and follow it on Twitter at
@NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and
09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

BlueWater Day Spa, a favourite
spa among celebrities and loyal spa-fanatics, it offers a holistic approach for
both beauty and wellness recently launched their latest brand ambassador and an
exciting new service. Held at the posh Luxent Hotel, BlueWater Day Spa welcomed
actress/endorser Kim Chiu as its brand ambassador. Her natural girl next door
appeal, charm and beauty made BlueWater Day Spa signed her up as their
endorser. Kim joins the ranks of other BlueWater Day Spa roster of brand
ambassadors such as singer/actress Nikki Gil, Aljur Abrenica, Christian Bautista,
Brent Javier, Ervic Vijandre, Mike Tan, Benjamin Alves, Anthony Semerad and
beauty queen Bianca Guidotti.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Have you guys made up your mind
regarding who will you vote for the 2016 Presidential elections? I once read a
Facebook post on my friend’s FB wall where they have discussed the
qualifications of each presidential candidates. Each candidate have been
subjected to public scrutiny from the time they had expressed their desire to
run for office. Among the ones who usually get flak not because of who he is
but because of what he has was none other than Liberal Party standard-bearer,
Mar Roxas.

I would often hear that some
people didn’t like Roxas because of his wife, TV personality/news anchor Ms.
Korina Sanchez, who people had this notion of being ‘maldita’ because she’s
known to be brutally frank on and off camera. But then, it’s not the wife who’s
running for presidency, it’s the husband. And when compared to others, Roxas is
indeed one of the most credible ones to run for the country’s highest position.
Others don’t like Roxas simply because he’s born with the proverbial silver
spoon and the masses thought that he doesn’t seem to relate much with them
well.

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Does my vote really count?Have you ever asked yourself:
"Does my vote really count?" Well, it depends on how you look at it.
Some people I know might say, “Here comes another election, but what difference
does it make?” Not much, especially if you keep complaining yet you don’t
actually do your part by means of casting your own vote during the elections.
If only you’d do your share in making our voiced be heard, then soon there
might just be big changes.

Whether or not you think your
vote counts depends on your perspective. From a narrow perspective:
"It counts as much as it should, very little." From a broader
perspective, maybe your vote counts much more than you may first think. What
your vote means, therefore, lies between the following extremes:

Thursday, April 7, 2016

As parents, we all want to give nothing
but the best for our family especially when it comes to health. When it
concerns our family’s health, in as much as we can, we try to make our
household bacteria/virus-free. Of course, these aren’t enough to guarantee that
we will be totally disease-free but taking precautions against it is such a
good start.

Recently, Purple Plum Fairy was
privileged to be invited to the first ever Health Watch: World Health Day
Celebration spearheaded by P&G, Unicef,
Philippine National Red Cross and Safeguard. It’s a first of a series of
lecture which aims to equip Filipinos with the information and skills needed to
keep our families in the pink of health.

From the Belo Authority comes a strong follow up to the remarkable success of the Belo Intensive Whitening line, the new Belo Intensive Whitening Bar with Exfoliating Lemon Scrubs. With the addition of Lemon Scrubs to its powerful combination of Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid, it takes whitening to a whole new level.
The unique combination of Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid in this product is clinically proven to whiten skin 64% better than products that contain Kojic Acid alone.

Monday, April 4, 2016

They say that Election Day is the only day when everyone is truly equal. One vote per
person, regardless of social status or intellectual capacity. As the 2016 Presidential Elections approaches, we'd like to know more about the candidates as well as the latest when it comes to automated elections.

The official website of the Commission on Elections
(COMELEC) was recently hacked, more than month before the May polls, raising
fears that the voting machines may also be compromised. But James Jimenez, COMELEC spokesman, assured
the public about their fears on the security features of the automated election
system (AES), that it is protected despite the hacking incident. In fact, the
database leaked on social media by the hackers was actually made available for
public use.

Left: The new VCM while the old PCOS machine on the right was the one used during 2013 elections

Sunday, April 3, 2016

When our skin is not
properly protected, the sun may just be its greatest threat.

Sun exposure damage is
both cumulative and cunning. It is like a computer virus that enters your body
whenever an opportunity presents itself. Little by little it destroys your DNA
and when the effects on your skin start to be obvious, it may already be too
late.

Actress and host Anne
Curtis reveals that it was never her habit to apply sunscreen on a daily basis.
“Before, the only time I think of
putting on sunscreen is when I go to the beach. But Dr. Vicki Belo helped me realize that I
need to use sunscreen everyday.”

Saturday, April 2, 2016

BB creams promise the best of both skincare and makeup, combining the jobs of a moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, concealer and foundation. A daily routine that can take minutes becomes an instant task thanks to the power of BB Creams.
However, finding the perfect all-in-one BB cream, is not that easy. There may be a lot of BB creams in the market, but few truly give the complete benefit of intensive whitening and sun protection.
Now the search is over with the new Belo Intensive Whitening BB Cream. It delivers that instant flawless no makeup look as your skin whitens over time.
Its Tone Correcting formula evens out skin tone and conceals skin imperfections like scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. Even better, it has the power of Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid that over time improves skin clarity, whitens your complexion, and reduces the appearance of stubborn dark spots.